Mayor Kasim Reed-City of Atlanta: Resolve the homeless issue in and around Renaissance Park.

The quality of life for the residents in the community around the area of Renaissance Park has been severely compromised and has deteriorated due to the homeless situation in the area. Residents who walk their dogs and pick up litter in and around the park are experiencing rude behavior (bordering on threatening) and there is concern it will become confrontational and abusive. Drug usage and dealing, prostitution, aggressive panhandling, excessive littering, urban camping, gun shots and public urination and defecation are a daily occurrence in the neighborhood of the park creating public safety and health issues.

Please help us bring this problem to the attention of City Hall as we encourage efforts to keep this park from becoming a haven for undesirable behavior and occupation. This petition is in support of proper and welcoming use of Renaissance Park and all other parks in the area.